THE WHISKY NEST

Discover your new favourite whisky pairing with savoury biscuits from The Drinks Bakery

We first discovered whisky from The Cardona Distillery in 2021; set in the beautiful Southern Alps of New Zealand, surrounded by picturesque landscapes, with higher altitudes and greater temperature variances to impact on this grain to glass spirit that is produced with a focus on sustainability. We got to enjoy their whisky journey, from the coming of age with Just Hatched, through to the 7-year release Full Flight. There have been some wonderful whisky releases along this j

If you're a fan of drinking whisky, then you know that there's more to enjoying a glass of this marvellous malt than just pouring it into any old tumbler. While there are many different styles of whisky glasses to choose from, the right glass will help to release the volatile compounds, which in turn will improve its flavour, aroma and ultimately your experience. So read on to learn a bit more about what glass works best with each whisky drink... Your tastebuds will thank you

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, except the parents who were bored of the tradition of leaving a sherry out for Father Christmas and instead wondered what new world whisky would be best for the big man. From a practical perspective, whisky not only ups the quality of his drinking experience and has potential health benefits, but a wee dram will also keep him warm on a chilly winters’ night. But what whisky would be best

When it comes to whisky, there are a lot of different factors during the production process that can affect the final taste. One very important (and often overlooked) factor is the alcohol by volume, or ABV. In this blog post, we'll break down the key things you need to know about whisky ABV so that you can make the best choices for your next dram. What is ABV? ABV stands for Alcohol By Volume, and is simply a measure of the amount of ethanol (pure alcohol) in a given drink.

Whisky Flavours... Where do they come from? This guide details the key elements of the whisky-making process and the flavours they create.

Understand Whisky flavour profiles and use The Flavour Nest to help guide you on your journey of whisky discovery...

Whisky is about so much more than the fluid in your glass; there is a vision, a story, a very particular process that is a blend of science and art. I spent many years enjoying whisky but never truly understood exactly how it was made and why it was so varied. No matter where you are on your whisky journey; if you are just starting out or if you are an experienced drinker, to understand and appreciate the processes used to make whisky and how each stage can influence the fla